"A serious railway accident struck the town of Ollantaytambo in southern Peru on Tuesday, after two passenger trains collided head-on on a single-track section, leaving one person dead and at least 40 others injured, according to authorities. Footage captured on Wednesday shows emergency crews evacuating injured passengers from damaged train carriages and transferring them to ambulances for treatment at nearby hospitals. “Those who are more seriously injured are the ones who will be evacuated first, in the order of the ambulances, that is, those that are closest to the exit are the ones that will leave first,” a doctor explained. The collision occurred near Ollantaytambo when two trains operated by PeruRail and Inca Rail crashed while transporting tourists towards Machu Picchu. Local officials confirmed that one of the train drivers was killed in the accident, while at least 40 passengers were injured, several of them seriously. “We are coming with our units, and we have personnel on the way to provide support by order of the departmental commander, who has given us the corresponding instructions to attend and in coordination with the corresponding units,” said one paramedic at the scene. As a precaution, rail services to Machu Picchu were temporarily suspended, disrupting travel plans for hundreds of visitors. Authorities said an official investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash, assess responsibility and review safety protocols along the route. Peru’s President Jose Jeri travelled to Cusco following the incident to oversee the emergency response and strengthen coordination between central government officials, regional authorities and rescue teams. Jeri later held a coordination meeting with local leaders and police commanders to assess the condition of the injured and define immediate measures to manage the aftermath of the crash. Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Peru’s most visited tourist destinations, receiving millions of visitors each year."